Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan/Hoppy/Eric, Thanks for the feedback. I will run a roll through the camera when I get it tomorrow and then decide. IMHO if the 45mm lens is as good as everyone says it is, the price is OK - can you imagine getting a Summicron for anything like this price? Cheers Jayanand On Nov 29, 2007 4:22 PM, Dan Khong <dankhong@gmail.com > wrote: > Jayanand > > I have used the G1, and still own the G2 and 21, 28, 35, 45, and 90mm > lenses. > > The G1 is nicely compact and light. Apart from that, the G2 by comparison > focuses a tad better, has a better VF and has a few extra bells and > whistles. > > The lenses are typically Carl Zeiss quality and, even when new, IMO are > one > of the most underpriced lenses that I have encountered. Pictures are of > top > quality, whether in B&W, negs or chromes. When used properly, they also > exhibit the 3D effect that are typical of film photography. > > At under $200, the G1 outfit that is offered would be considered a steal > many years back. However, in this day and age of digital imaging, you will > have to judge for yourself if that's worth it. > > Leically, > > Dan K. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >